Written by

Todd Hill
CentralOhio.com

As anyone who ever has been nominated for an Oscar knows all too well, that's the most appropriate thing to say to microphones pointed in your direction as you make your way down the red carpet toward the Academy Awards ceremony that - odds being what they are - most likely will leave you disappointed, if you should be so bold as to think you're actually going to win an award.

The statement also happens to be true, especially when a film year as strong as the one we just had is being honored. Of course, tonight's big show - beginning with an hour of red-carpet ogling at ...